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UP Yoddhas unveil glimpses of firepower in spirited battle against Patna Pirates

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) UP Yoddhas displayed flashes of enterprise and grit in their 28-36 encounter against Patna Pirates, a match that hinged on fine margins and Patna’s ability to string together decisive streaks at crucial junctures.
While the result went Pirates’ way, Yoddhas’ tactical tweaks and individual bursts of brilliance provided plenty of encouraging signs. Both teams executed 43 raids each, but the numbers show just how tight the margins were.
Yoddhas completed 12 successful raids, achieving a raid success rate of 27.91%, while Patna managed 14 successful raids at a rate of 32.56%. UP also struck with two super raids, showing their capacity to flip defensive pressure into multi-point gains, which is a key element that kept the scoreboard moving despite stretches of resistance from Patna’s backline.
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